Thursday, June 22, 2006

I spoke with Manette today. You may know her as the best selling author of Vinegar Hill, a proud member of the Oprah book club. To me, she is a lovely patient whose story is both remarkable and inspirational. With her permission I am going to share it with you. In late October 2000, my literary agent and dear friend, Deborah Schneider did something she often does. She called to ask me to help one of her many friends and authors. The request did not come as a surprise, the journey that followed did. Manette Ansay was a young woman...
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Thursday, June 15, 2006

Two years ago I started taking formal yoga classes. As a teenager newly arrived from Europe in the late 1960s, I read and was fascinated by the exodus of young Americans to India to become Buddhists and learn mediation and develop a peaceful inner life. Coming from Europe that was a bit strange because yoga and Buddhism were not major topics of conversation there. I never went to India and did not become a Buddhist. I read about it and became knowledgeable enough to appear savvy. I never took a yoga class but learned to stretch and breathe following simple...
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Thursday, June 08, 2006

I am very happy to announce the recent launch of the Dr. Steven Hotze website. You'll find health and wellness articles from leading experts including of course Dr. Hotze. This is a terrific resource for women everywhere and is proof positive that there are dedicated and caring Doctors working for real change in the medical profession. I am also thrilled to share my thoughts and writing on women’s health matters as a regular contributing writer for DrHotze.com so please visit. The Health and Wellness Center in Houston provides women with a revolutionary approach to optimal health and as Dr. Hotze...
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Friday, June 02, 2006

Please join me for dinner as we enjoy an evening of enlightening information! Topic: “The Use of Natural Hormones from Puberty Through Maturity: What the Big Drug Companies Don’t Want You to Know” Date: Tuesday, June 6th Time: 6:30 pm networking 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm dinner program Location: Sarabeth’s CPS Restaurant 40 Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues RSVP: Jennifer at 718.230.1469 Or register online at www.womenswellnesssociety.com Dinner will be served and RSVP is strongly encouraged. Members in advance: $35.00 Guests and members at the door: $45.00
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